The Pioneering Job
Recently, in Mayapur, during a disciples meeting, a devotee from Zurich asked Srila Bhakti Charu Swami why book distribution was sometimes so difficult.
He replied, “It is difficult right now because people don’t yet understand the value of Srila Prabhupada’s books. But the day will come when people will understand their value, and then, people will LIGN UP to buy Srila Prabhupada’s books.” He added, “You are doing the pioneering job.”
He gave an example, “Can you imagine how difficult it must have been for pioneers who founded the United States of America? They went through so many difficulties. But due to their efforts, America is such a prosperous country today.”
Coming back to Krsna Consciousness, he said, “Similarly, through your present efforts and difficulties, Krsna Consciousness is being established. You are actually paving the way for others.”
He gave another example, “Think of the early Christians. They went through so many difficulties. Many of them gave their lives. They lived underground in the catacombs. They were thrown in the mouths of the lions. But BECAUSE of their had work, Christianity has spread all over the world.” He concluded, “The pioneering job is always difficult. But the pioneers will be glorified in due course of time.”
